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DE05 ERV

2005 Isuzu Rodeo

Black Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

225,482 mi
Last recorded225,482 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Isuzu Rodeo91,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ERV
MakeIsuzu
ModelRodeo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 225,482 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 225,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 223,810 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear parking brake

Fail 2 Apr 2024 223,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear parking brake

Pass 8 Mar 2023 217,105 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 217,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 214,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 209,500 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 209,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 206,093 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 206,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 202,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 202,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 194,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 194,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 186,532 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 186,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at flexy joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 179,460 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 167,974 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 156,101 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2012 145,762 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 131,495 miles

offside front anti-roll bar drop link ball joint worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 115,445 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 115,439 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs are badly worn and corroded strongly advise replacement

Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,198 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

TOW BALL COVER MISSING AND BALL DRY

WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 5 Jun 2009 99,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

TOW BALL COVER MISSING AND BALL DRY

WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 13 Jun 2008 83,678 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Rodeo?

Based on 189,090 MOT tests across 12,740 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,375
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
12,740
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 4,857
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 4,171
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 4,062
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,965
Registration plate lamp not working 3,426
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DE05 ERV is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo in Black with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Isuzu Rodeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 91,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Isuzu Rodeo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 4,857 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 ERV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Rodeo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Isuzu Rodeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE05 ERV is a 2005 Isuzu Rodeo, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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